Olympus E-M1 II vs Pentax K-30

Below, we will be reviewing the Olympus E-M1 II versus Pentax K-30, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the E-M1 II (20MP) and K-30 (16MP) and the E-M1 II (Four Thirds) and K-30 (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The E-M1 II was manufactured 3 years after the K-30 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus E-M1 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the E-M1 II matches up vs the K-30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark II and Pentax K-30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus E-M1 II Gallery and Pentax K-30 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-M1 II enjoys external measurements of 134mm x 91mm x 67mm (5.3" x 3.6" x 2.6") with a weight of 574 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-30 has proportions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Compare the Olympus E-M1 II versus Pentax K-30 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the E-M1 II against the K-30.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M1 II and K-30 is 68 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by going through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M1 II and K-30.

All in all, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The E-M1 II featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M1 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern E-M1 II should have an edge in sensor technology.